In 1963, the Botafogo players signed an incredible document asking the director not to abandon them.

• Document signed by the Botafogo players and coaching staff addressed to director Renato Estelita.
• A leaf, a page.
• In Portuguese.
• 22 cm x 32 cm.
• Rio de Janeiro, November 15, 1963.
• Good state of preservation.
• One-of-a-kind.

To our dear Director Renato Estelita,

Warm regards.

We make a heartfelt appeal for you not to abandon us and to continue supporting us as always. All of our efforts will be made so that our beloved Botafogo can be crowned three-time city champion, and we offer you this victory with all our fervor.

On Sunday, we rely on God and on the presence of our kind friend.

This is an incredible document from the history of football, in which Botafogo players express their concern about the possible departure of the legendary director Estelita. The letter begins with a warm appeal for Renato Estelita not to abandon them and to continue accompanying the team as he always has. It seems to be an attempt to convince him to stay and continue his work with the team. The mention of the goal of becoming three-time city champion, the reference to the presence of God and the "kind friend" (Estelita) on Sunday reinforce the importance of the next game, possibly a decisive match.

In addition to the surprising content and tone of the letter, the presence of 45 signatures on the same sheet — including those of Garrincha, Quarentinha, and Zagallo — makes this footballing document something very special.